Will Gater

Will Gater is an astronomy journalist, author and presenter.

Recent articles by Will Gater

Read our guide to find out how to use and make the most of Stellarium.

How to install and use Stellarium astronomy software

Jupiter's moon Io is the most active volcanic body in the Solar System. Credit: NASA/JPL/USGS

Io: a guide to Jupiter’s volcanic moon.

Lines in the Sun’s spectrum show which wavelengths of light have been absorbed by its atmosphere. Credit: N.A.Sharp/NOAO/NSO/Kitt Peak FTS/AURA/NSF, Eads Astrium.

Splitting starlight: the science of spectroscopy

Dione and Saturn in an image captured by the Cassini spacecraft in 2012 and processed by Emily Lakdawalla. Credit: NASA/JPL/SSI/color composite by Emily Lakdawalla

The art of processing space mission data to create astrophotos

An artist's impression of asteroids. Credit: NASA

3200 Phaethon: the asteroid that causes the Geminid meteor shower

Dan James of the Exmoor National Park Authority

Extraordinary Exmoor: keeping the skies dark

OSIRIS

NASA needs you!

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How BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews telescopes